Suggest Best Barrier Methods Of Contraception

Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017

Question: Can you suggest me a good birth control pill along with its dosage so that i can have sex with my bf without the risk of pregnancy ?

My bf is coming to visit me for 1 week, so im looking for something that would cover me for this week.

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

If you need protection for just one week, you can use barrier methods of contraception.

This is because hormone contraception is to be initiated at the onset of a period and effective protection is possible only after a couple of cycles.

Another option is to get an IUD if that is feasible. This can provide immediate protection.

Emergency contraceptive pill can be used only one or two times a year as it leads to hormone imbalances.

Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (39 minutes later)

Hi Doctor

Thank you for your response.

In case of emergency contraceptive pill, should i take it before or after sex ? How effective is it in preventing pregnancy ? Is there any after effects for it (will i get fat by taking the pill ?)

Can you recommend any good emergency contraceptive pill for me to use along with the dosage ?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Emergency pill is taken soon after an intercourse.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

If you are regular with your cycles and are in the safe period, you are naturally protected. Please remember that ovulation occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next period and this is the fertile period when conception can occur.

Emergency pill is taken soon after an intercourse. It is 98-99% effective if done so. However, the high hormone content in the pill creates hormone imbalances and leads to withdrawal bleeding and can also delay your next natural cycle by a week or two.

Plan B one step is commonly used by the majority. It is a single dose pill to be taken within 72 hours of intercourse.

Hope this helps. Please get back if you need anything else.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (8 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor

Can you name the Plan B pill so that i can get the pill from the pharmacy ?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Plan B One-Step

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing again.

The name of the pill is Plan B One-Step. This is the trade name as available in the market. I do not recommend hormones without a proper clinical evaluation. Please go through the literature and make sure you understand the side effects.

Hope this helps. Take care.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng